I started my journey extra early at 2:00am for our flight to Miami at 6:00am. Once we got to Miami we had a layover until about 5:00pm, so we went to Peaceful Beach and took a quick, refreshing dip in the ocean. After our swim, me and a couple of other girls went to the…
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Let the Adventures Begin
Hola Mis Amigos! Today started the true fun and adventures after our long days of travel. It was well worth it. We started off heading to the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco. It was stunning. It was full of gold everywhere, and beautiful sculptures and paintings. Afterwards, we went on a tour of the…
I’m On Top of The World!
Buenas Dias amigos! Where to start… I suppose I do feel like I am on top of the world right now, if were being literal, we are about 10,000 feet above sea level.. Anyways, our journey to Quito started with a 3 am wake up at towers, followed by a 6 am flight to Miami,…
Officially on Ecuadorian Time
My trip to Ecuador started off a little more chaotic than I expected. After an eventful night in Tower A, I somehow decided that a one-hour nap before our 3am departure would be a good idea. I set at least six alarms, worrying that I would not make it up in time to catch the…
Hola Ecuador!
Coming back down to Pitt definitely felt weird after finishing our semester just a week ago, however we had so much fun in the “night” we stayed here! We arrived and had our orientation meeting where we played Ecuadorian jeopardy and got to test our knowledge of the country. Unfortunately we did not win, however…
A Day of Firsts
Unfortunately, my first morning was not quite how I imagined it. I woke up lightheaded, nauseous, and with a pounding headache – all telltale signs of altitude sickness. While feeling this way is not uncommon at an elevation of 10,000 feet, I admit I did not hydrate nearly enough in preparation for our arrival (I…
Quito’s Wonders!
Today was our first full day in Ecuador and the city of Quito was full of experiences. Our travel day on Saturday was long and pretty sleepless (but a layover in Miami was kind of best case scenario), but this definitely made up for it! We started off by walking to the Cathédrale de San…
Touched Down In Quito, Ecuador!
Hola! I have officially arrived in Quito and have spent a full day here! So far, I have consumed a lot of coffee and tried many different chocolates. We arrived at the airport and boarded our flight at 6. We had a 7-hour layover in Miami and made sure to take advantage of it! We…
Canceling my return ticket
Long day, really long day. Getting to Ecuador might have been the longest day I’ve ever had, from not sleeping because of a 3am flight to then swimming at a beach in Miami, and finally getting on the flight to Ecuador, it has been one long and tiring journey. Though after getting to Ecuador late…
The Uber Was Too Slow, So We Climbed a Mountain
Today was our first full day in Quito, and honestly it was a pretty crazy start to the trip. We started the day by going to the Church and Convent of San Francisco. Inside the church, there were a ton of paintings and cool architecture, and then we got a tour of the place. It…
We’re Here!
After a few sleepless nights and anticipatory travel days, we finally have arrived in Ecuador!!!! Flying out of the PITT airport bright and early, we started our travel day on South Beach in Miami. We swam in the water, grabbed a cute lunch, and headed back to the airport for our flight to Ecuador! We…
Meet Me At The Equator
Hi All. My name is Nora Jurczak and I am currently a freshman in the College of Business Administration studying Global Management and Marketing with the intention to minor in Spanish. I am from Mendham, NJ which is a good 5-6 hours away from Pittsburgh. I am SO excited to be traveling to Ecuador with…
Excited for Ecuador!
Hello, my name is Madelyn Och and I will be a part of the Pitt Business Plus3 Program in Ecuador this May! I am from Cranberry Township, PA (30 mins north of Pitt) where I was born and raised loving the city of Pittsburgh. I am an Accounting major and just finished my freshman here…
VAMOS ECUADOR
Hey everyone! My name is Ben, and I’m beyond pumped to get on the road to Ecuador. I’m from Philadelphia, PA (yes, inside Philly) and am majoring in marketing and finance, but who knows, maybe after this I’ll switch to supply chain. I love all things sports, playing sports and watching sports, no matter what…
Here We Go!
Hi everyone! My name is Natalie Cimochowski, and I’m so excited to be traveling to Ecuador through Pitt’s Plus3 program. I’m currently studying Marketing, with a minor in Theater Arts and a certificate in Communications and Digital Media. I’m from Bucks County, PA, and chose Pitt because of its endless opportunities and beautiful campus. On…
Becoming a Global Businessman… One Chocolate Bar at a Time
Hi everyone, my name is Wayne Fontaine, and I just finished my freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in marketing and supply chain. I’m from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, where I’ve lived since moving back from China after spending two years there. I’ve always enjoyed trying new things and putting myself in different environments….
Before Ecuador.
Hi! I’m Joe Appleby. I am originally from England, but have moved around during my childhood, but right now, I live in Doylestown, PA. I’m a freshman majoring in finance and accounting here at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business. I was a member of Panther Equity my first semester and plan to join…
Ready for Ecuador
My name is Lucas Almena-Lee, and I’m super excited to travel to Ecuador in a week. I was born and raised in Shelburne, Vermont, and I’m currently studying Finance and Business Analytics. At Pitt, I’m a part of Panther Equity, Alpha Kappa Psi, and the first ever Pitt Poker Club (coming soon). My favorite pastimes…
Emocionada Por Ecuador
Hi, everyone! My name is Lily Bachmann, and I am originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, though I attended high school outside of Philadelphia. I am currently nearing the end of my first year as a business student at the University of Pittsburgh. Beginning next semester, I will also be pursuing a dual degree in Psychology….
Ecuador Awaits!
Hello! My name is Dylan Mobus, and I am from Everett, Pennsylvania. I am a freshman Finance and Accounting major here at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business. I am also in the Frederick Honors College and work part-time there as an office assistant. I am a member of the professional business fraternity Alpha…